According to Texas Whitewater, by veteran paddler Steve Daniel, 
one doesn't have to be an outdoors expert to find whitewater fun
and adventure in the Lone Star State. Sometimes all that's 
needed is a little rain and perseverance and this handy guide to 
more than seventy Texas rivers and creeks with the greatest 
prospects for whitewater.

    "Making the best of it is what this book is all about," Daniel 
writes. "It is about beautiful scenery, long-lasting friendships, 
and challenges to one's physical and mental abilities."

    Texas Whitewater is arranged according to river drainages: 
Trinity, Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe–San Antonio–Nueces, and 
the Rio Grande. Each description includes a map and an overview 
of the location, gradient, drainage, and difficulty of the run. Daniel 
draws on his own and other whitewater enthusiasts' experiences to 
describe the runs. Many chapters conclude with "Lagniappe," a 
section detailing the best restaurant or tourist attraction to be 
found in the area.

    Eye-catching photographs highlight whitewater features and 
showcase some of the state's best boaters at play. Daniel also 
provides information on access and safety issues. He offers tips on 
obtaining information on water levels and stream flow data locations 
via the Internet. Also included is an updated legal summary on the 
navigability of state waterways, prepared by former Texas Assistant 
Attorney General Joe Riddell. 

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STEVE DANIEL has spent almost twenty-five years kayaking 
challenging rivers and creeks throughout the United States and 
Mexico. When he is not on the river, he teaches philosophy at Texas 
A&M University in College Station.

For more information about whitewater kayaking in Texas see
Daniel's personal web site.